Museums · North Wales
Ffestiniog: its Slate Mines and Quarries, ‘city of slates’ and Railway to Porthmadog
Ffestiniog: its Slate Mines and Quarries, ‘city of slates’ and Railway to Porthmadog — part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ffestiniog: its Slate Mines and Quarries, ‘city of slates’ and Railway to Porthmadog is a museum in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 686 km². Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales. Wikidata describes it as: "part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.9950°, -3.9408°.
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Place summary
Ffestiniog, located in North Wales, is renowned for its slate mines and quarries, earning the title 'city of slates'. The area is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its historical significance and industrial heritage. The Ffestiniog Railway connects it to Porthmadog, further enhancing its importance in the region's transportation history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9950, -3.9408
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Ffestiniog
- Postcode
- LL41 3HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q108040344 (CC0)
- commons: Blaena' and the Moelwynion hills from the quarrymen's path to Bowydd Quarry - geograph.org.uk - 581860.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ffestiniog: its Slate Mines and Quarries, ‘city of slates’ and Railway to Porthmadog?
- Ffestiniog: its Slate Mines and Quarries, ‘city of slates’ and Railway to Porthmadog is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 3HW), in the parish of Ffestiniog.
- Is Ffestiniog: its Slate Mines and Quarries, ‘city of slates’ and Railway to Porthmadog a listed building?
- Ffestiniog: its Slate Mines and Quarries, ‘city of slates’ and Railway to Porthmadog is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- How do I get to Ffestiniog: its Slate Mines and Quarries, ‘city of slates’ and Railway to Porthmadog?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 3HW.